 Velaphi, along with teammates Diogo Ferreira, Spase Dilevski and Sam Gallagher, was released by Melbourne Victory in April 2013, shortly after the end of the 2012-13 A-League season.In his three years at the club, Velaphi made just 3 out of a possible 56 appearances for the club.Following his release from the Victory, he joined cross town rivals Melbourne Heart on a one-year deal.